first lady michelle obama said the right to vote must be protected. she told african-american lawmakers and leaders in washington last night that they owe it to those who fought and died for equal rights in the 60s to make sure every voter can freely cast a ballot. her comments at the annual awards banquet for the congressional black caucus come amidst a push in more than a dozen states to pass laws requiring voters to show id at the polls. >> i know that we can carry on that legacy. i know we can meet our obligation to continue that struggle. i know that we can finish the journey we started and finally fulfill the promise of our democracy for all our children. >> comparing to it the civil rights movement, mrs. obama called voting rights the marches and the sit in for our day. remember, you can always get the latest political news on our website, wbal tv.com. there you'll find the most up to date information for state, local, national elections. just click on politics. a programming note for you. ken almond will be our q&a guest this morning. if you h